Akroush originally was charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors say
they opted for second-degree murder in a plea agreement because a witness left
the country and was unavailable to testify.

Judge Nancy Fahey's sentence Thursday was less than the 15-year maximum.
Vermilion County prosecutors say Akroush won't be
in prison long because he only has to serve 50 percent of his sentence and he's
already been in custody for almost four years since his 2009 arrest.